Want to hunt alligators?

A set number of the tags needed to legally kill alligators will be given out via a lottery system, which qualified hunters can sign up for through July 5, state wildlife officials said.

A set number of the tags needed to legally kill alligators will be given out via a lottery system, which qualified hunters can sign up for through July 5, state wildlife officials said.The application can be downloaded at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/lottery-hunts. Names will be drawn between Aug. 27 and Oct. 2. Details: 337-373-0032 or 225-765-2346.